Program Manager

SciTec, Inc. is a dynamic small business with the mission to deliver advanced sensor data processing technologies and scientific instrumentation capabilities in support of National Security and Defense. We support customers throughout the Department of Defense and U.S. Government in building innovative new tools to deliver unique, world-class data exploitation capabilities.
SciTec is seeking a technical program manager for an agile software development program executed from our El Segundo, CA office. The program manager is responsible for program cost, schedule and technical performance. Additionally, the program manager is the primary interface to the customer to ensure satisfaction on the current program and build relationships for future efforts. The Program Manager reports to a Senior Program Manager or Portfolio Manager.
Responsibilities
Create valid and effective Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) that incorporate all dependencies, aligns to resource availability, and identifies and aligns program milestones with contractual need dates
Provide schedule visibility, reporting, and schedule analyses, performs risk analyses, and identifies and resolves critical path and network logic conflicts
Establish and manage the budget baseline
Conduct trend analysis using cost, schedule, and agile metrics as input
Provide technical leadership, system engineering, configuration management, and risk management
Contribute to program execution through system engineering support, process refinement, and document review
Prepare and lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule and technical performance
Participate in TIMs with other programs to determine and guide future efforts
Monitor subcontractor, consultant, vendor performance
Ensure timely delivery of all required program deliverables
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
The following minimum qualifications are required for the position:
A Bachelor's degree in the physical sciences, mathematics, engineering, or computer science
5+ years’ US Government or industry experience managing Government Technical Programs
Strong team-building, time-management, and conflict-resolution abilities
Strong organizational skills
Excellent written communication, briefing, and presentation skills
Ability to interact, brief and develop positive relationships with both customer and company senior leadership
Demonstrated strategic thinking, marketing knowledge, and literacy in the program management disciplines
Detail oriented
Good verbal and written communication skills
Candidates who have one or more of the following skills will be preferred:
Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) ground processing domain knowledge
Experience with Agile principals (e.G., Scrum, SAFe, or Kanban, etc.)
Subcontractor management
Active DoD Final SECRET clearance or higher
*Resumes, Cover Letters, and Applications which are generated by AI will not be considered for employment.
Benefits
SciTec offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
3% Fully Vested Company 401K Contribution (no employee contribution required)
100% company paid HSA Medical insurance, with a choice of 2 buy-up options
80% company paid Dental insurance
100% company paid Vision insurance
100% company paid Life insurance
100% company paid Long-term Disability insurance
100% company paid Hospital Indemnity insurance
Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance
Short-term Disability insurance
Annual Profit-Sharing Plan
Discretionary Performance Bonus
Paid Parental Leave
Generous Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Vacation, and Sick Pay
Flexible Work Hours
The pay range for this position is $137,904 - $203,112/year. SciTec considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. This is not a guarantee of compensation.
SciTec is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.